finger stones?

[Goorackerelite]

this is my first time hearing about finger stones. Is there any applicable use for them?

 

[ian]

They’re for polishing. It’s easier to get an even finish with stones that are small enough to fit under the pad of your finger, especially if there are lots of concavities in the geometry of your knife, since then it is impossible for a flat bench stone to contact all parts of the blade.

The finish can look nicer than if you use sandpaper, e.g. it’s basically impossible to create any contrast between the look of the core steel and cladding using sandpaper.

 

[Goorackerelite]

They’re for polishing. It’s easier to get an even finish with stones that are small enough to fit under the pad of your finger, especially if there are lots of concavities in the geometry of your knife, since then it is impossible for a flat bench stone to contact all parts of the blade.

The finish can look nicer than if you use sandpaper, e.g. it’s basically impossible to create any contrast between the look of the core steel and cladding using sandpaper.

thank you Ian. fast on the trigger and on point as always!!

 

[Goorackerelite]

can you recommend any brand or grit of finger stones for practical usage?

 

[ian]

Uchimugoris are popular, and I think JNS has a couple other types that can be good. Kinda depends on what steels you’re using them on. I’m not really a polishing expert though.

 

[waxy]

I too use them for polishing or removing unwanted discoloration/rust/etc.

 

[Qapla']

I'm not sure if my own answer is serious, but maybe you could split a few ko-syaputon's into yet smaller pieces?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shapton-Pr...s-70-x-53-x15mm/133052274432?var=432352238641

 

[drsmp]

Stone mud on a hard felt pad also works well. I use Windex as a lubricant. Here’s one I’ve started polishing.

 

[TonyBarca]

I've been experimenting recently with these: Kiita Fingerstones

I've been pretty happy with them. The finish is a little scratchy on core steel, but very smooth on cladding. I have been using them after a 6k arashiyama. I have very little experience, but the price was good. I'm looking forward to more experimentation